Abstract: A door skin comprises an exterior side and an interior side for being secured to a frame member. First and second molded, spaced stiles lie on a first plane. A flat planar portion is disposed between the stiles and lies on a second plane spaced from the first plane. A first interface portion is disposed between and contiguous with the stiles and the flat planar portion. First and second integrally molded, spaced rails lie on a third plane, wherein the third plane is intermediate the first and second planes.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a door and a door skin. The door includes a peripheral doorframe and a window frame having opposed first and second sides. First and second door facings are secured to opposing sides of the peripheral doorframe. Each of the door facings has an opening. The door facings have adjacently disposed inner surfaces, and each of the opposing sides of the window frame is secured to an associated inner surface about the associated opening. A window is secured within the window frame. The present invention is also related to a method of making the door, and a panel component resulting from the disclosed door making process.

Abstract: A composite building component includes a non-planar molded composite web having two outer zones and two angled zones wherein the caliper of the angled zones differs from the caliper of at least one of the outer zones, and a flange disposed on an outer surface of an outer zone. A method of providing a composite building component also is disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for increasing the likelihood of a successful customer response to a solicitation is disclosed. The solicitation is distributed to a customer in the form of a hardcopy, with an electronic reply card being enclosed with or attached to the hardcopy. A user activates the electronic reply card for communication via a wireless communication channel and selects a response mode of the electronic reply card for replying to the solicitation. The selected response mode is transmitted to a provider associated with the solicitation. The customer receives via the communication channel or via a separate communication path a response from the provider according to the selected response mode.

Abstract: An adjustable skylight assembly adapted to suit a variety of roof pitches includes a domed structure having an upper transparent portion and a base by which it is secured to the roof. Within the domed structure, there is an adjustable collar to which is connected a duct for communicating sunlight from the domed structure to a room beneath the roof. The collar can be rotated with respect to the domed structure so that the axis of the collar and the duct can assume a predetermined position regardless of the pitch of the roof.